How Many People Are Named Brandi?

Complete statistics for the name Brandi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brandi
Very Rare
Germanic

Brandi means 'ruler' in Germanic, making it a name with a commanding history. It's rare, with just 1 in 3,335 Americans bearing this name today, totaling around 98,941 people. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 when 5,551 babies were given this name.

~805
Living in US
1 in 411,738
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

98,941
Worldwide Bearers
#9,274
Global Rank
🇦🇱 Albania
21
🇹🇭 Thailand
21
🇵🇪 Peru
18
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
17
🇧🇷 Brazil
17
🇲🇽 Mexico
12
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇨🇳 China
11
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
364 (0%)
♀ Female
98,577 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
9,139
Would be under 30 (9%)
92,713
Would be 30–60 (91%)
415
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 102,267 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brandi Through the Generations

Brandi has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1981 when 5,551 babies were named Brandi. Today, the majority of people named Brandi are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday. With an estimated 98,941 living Brandis in the U.S., the name continues to hold a special place among those who carry it, despite a slight decline in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10,476
California 8,129
Ohio 4,980
Florida 4,447
Georgia 4,443
Louisiana 4,070
Illinois 3,825
Pennsylvania 3,664
Michigan 3,527
Tennessee 3,378

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brandi's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Brandi

How Many People Have the Name Brandi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 805 people in the United States currently share the name Brandi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 411,738 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brandi a Common or Rare Name?

Brandi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Brandi Mean?

Brandi means "ruler" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brandi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Brandi Most Popular?

The name Brandi reached peak popularity in 1981, with 5,551 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Brandi?

Approximately 805 people named Brandi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 805. That works out to roughly 1 in 411,738 Americans.

Is Brandi a rare name?

Brandi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 411,738 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brandi mean?

Brandi means "ruler" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Brandi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brandi are male and 100% are female.

When was Brandi most popular?

Brandi peaked in 1981 with 5,551 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US805
All-Time Births805
1 in X1 in 411,738
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1981
World Rank#9,274
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.